Florida Bar re Approval of Forms Pursuant to Rule 10-2.1(a)

The Florida Bar petitions this Court seeking approval of six forms pursuant to rule 10-2.1(a) of the Rules Regulating the Florida Bar. We have jurisdiction under article V, section 2(a) of the Florida Constitution.

Rule 10-2.1(a)1 allows “nonlawyers to assist in the completion of legal forms approved by this Court.” The Florida Bar re Approval of Forms Pursuant to Rule 10-1.1(b) of the Rules Regulating the Florida Bar, 591 So.2d 594, 595 (Fla.1991). It was adopted to provide broader access to the court system while continuing to protect the public from those persons not competent to give legal…